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Wild Bill And His Era: The Life And Adventures Of James Butler Hickok

Wild Bill And His Era: The Life And Adventures Of James Butler Hickok

Harger, Charles Moreau
Connelley, William Elsey

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164495046
ISBN13: 9781164495048
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wild Bill and His Era: The Life and Adventures of James Butler Hickok by William Elsey Connelley is a biography of one of the most famous figures of the Wild West, James Butler Wild Bill Hickok. The book chronicles Hickok's life from his birth in rural Illinois in 1837 to his death in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1876. Hickok was a legendary figure in his own time, known for his skill with a gun, his bravery, and his colorful personality. He worked as a lawman, a soldier, a scout, and a gambler, and was involved in some of the most famous events of the era, including the Civil War, the Kansas-Missouri border wars, and the gold rush in the Black Hills. The book explores Hickok's early life, his time as a lawman in Kansas and Nebraska, his adventures as a scout for the Union Army during the Civil War, his career as a professional gambler, and his tragic death at the hands of a young gunslinger in Deadwood. Connelley's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts, as well as interviews with people who knew Hickok personally. The result is a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure who has become a symbol of the Wild West. Wild Bill and His Era is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the Civil War, or the life of one of the most iconic figures of the era. It is a well-researched and engaging biography that brings Hickok and his world to life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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